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Colorado Avalanche's Ryan Wilson (44) takes control of the puck while Los Angeles Kings' Mike Richards (10) slides across the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) Photo by

Colorado Avalanche right wing P.A. Parenteau, second from left, celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Denver. From left are Erik Johnson, John Mitchell, Gabriel Landeskog Photo by

Bernie, the Colorado Avalanche mascot, is lowered from the rafters of the Pepsi Center before the Avalanche's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) Photo by